Issue No. 9, September 2025

🌱 STG Spotlight

Dive into the complexity of chronic absenteeism and uncover some of the simple yet effective strategies to get students back into the classroom.

🐝 Blog Buzz

Turn your school's new initiatives into lasting change with these tips for building buy-in with staff and students.

✨ Mindful Moments

Grab a copy of our webinar slides exploring ESSA-aligned research on belonging, and the measurable impact of connection on student outcomes.

🗓️ Upcoming Events

Why do students miss school—and what can we do about it? Join this webinar to learn about using proactive MTSS to foster belonging, surface root causes early, and positively impact attendance outcomes.

📍 July Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 in San Diego ~ Wellness Together Conference

📍 Oct 8-10 in Sacramento ~ California PBIS Conference

📍 Oct. 15-17 in Chicago ~ Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) National Conference

If you plan to attend any of these events, click here to connect in person!

🧰 Templates & Tools

Spread positivity across your school with this Compliment Cards Toolkit, courtesy of the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation.

🫶 Community Corner

Learn about Oakland Unified's 10-day back-to-school attendance challenge, and how they're inspiring students to play a more active role in their educational journey..

🗞️ In the News

Check out NAESP's new issue of Principal magazine featuring expert insights on strong school-wide culture and success.

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